Sacramento Crime Report for July 24-30, 2024:
On July 24 at 2:33 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle in the 5500 block of Mack Road. The suspect fled on foot but was apprehended and arrested. Case number 24-208117.
A robbery occurred at a jewelry store in south Sacramento on July 25. Four suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, during which a woman was inadvertently shot and killed. The case remains under investigation.
On July 26, Sacramento County deputies arrested a man suspected of trafficking a 17-year-old girl. The sheriff's office believes there may be additional victims.
A homicide investigation began on July 27 after a woman was found dead in a north Sacramento apartment. No arrests have been made.
On July 28, police responded to multiple fights at a junior high school in Modesto. Over a dozen students face potential suspension or expulsion.
The Elk Grove Police Department released body camera footage on July 29 of an officer-involved shooting earlier this month where police fatally shot a driver who allegedly fired at them during a pursuit.
On July 30, a former elementary school counselor in Carmichael was arrested on multiple child molestation charges following a months-long investigation.
Also on July 30, Eric Abril, accused of killing a hostage and shooting two others at Mahany Park in 2023, changed his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.
Trends: Violent crime incidents appear to be concentrated in areas outside the city center. Property crimes and vehicle thefts remain ongoing concerns.
The Sacramento Police Department reminds residents to report any suspicious activity. For emergencies, call 911. To provide anonymous tips, contact Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-HELP or visit www.crimealert.org.
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